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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: "A Speech to the Graduates" through "Highfalutin".
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the name of the nursing home that Lou moves into?
(a) Springmoor.
(b) Mayview.
(c) Oakpointe.
(d) Hillcrest.
2. In "Highfalutin," who are Lex and Germalina?
(a) They are names Sedaris and his sister Amy used in a childhood game.
(b) They are rabbits owned by Amy Sedaris.
(c) They are nicknames that Sedaris and his siblings gave their parents.
(d) They are characters in a play produced by the Talent Family.
3. In "Father Time," what does Sedaris say was the hardest part of Lou's hospitalization for the siblings?
(a) Seeing their father's confusion.
(b) Paying the hospital bills.
(c) Making time to be at the hospital.
(d) Seeing their father in pain.
4. In "Highfalutin," what does Sedaris ultimately decide his idea of perfect happiness is?
(a) Sitting on the deck of Sea Section with Hugh, watching the ocean.
(b) Eating ice cream while watching a documentary about Jim Jones.
(c) Shopping and laughing with his sister Amy.
(d) Taking a long bath at a great hotel before giving a reading.
5. In "Bruised," what concern does Sedaris raise with Hugh about Olivier's aggressive behavior?
(a) He is concerned that Oliver's parents have rejected him.
(b) He is concerned that someone has put Olivier up to acting this way.
(c) He is concerned that Olivier may have been molested.
(d) He is concerned that Olivier may be mentally ill.
Short Answer Questions
1. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what reason does Sedaris offer for why the graduates should follow his advice?
2. In "Father Time," what does Sedaris say is "unbearable" in children (26)?
3. In "Hurricane Season," what comment does Sedaris make about the names of hurricanes?
4. In "Hurricane Season," what objection do Sedaris and his sister have to the name Hugh has chosen for the rental house?
5. In "Highfalutin," whose poor behavior with service staff does Sedaris say inspired him to be extra warm and friendly?
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